M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018
Fourth Semester
Journalism and Mass Communication
MEDIA LAWS AND ETHICS
(2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 X 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define media law.
2. What is right to information act?
3. What do you mean by IPC?
4. Write short note on media ethic.
5. Define the term censorship.
6. What is meant by digital media?
7. What is information technology act?
8. Who is a journalist?
9. Define official secret act.
10. Write a note on media houses.
Sub. Code
44
CP-8781
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Part B X 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Write a paragraph on Prasar Bharti Act.
Or
Discuss about Indian cyber law.
12. Write a note on Mac Bride Commission.
Or
Describe about Sengupta Committee.
13. Outline on the ethical issues in cyber law.
Or
Write a paragraph on parliamentary privileges.
14. Describe about freedom of press in India.
Or
Discuss about cinematograph Act.
15. Write a note on Indian constitution.
Or
Write a paragraph on freedom of speech and
expression.
CP-8781
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Part C x 10 30)
Answer all questions.
16. Write an essay on Fundamental Rights.
Or
Elaborate on press and books registration Act.
17. Explain in detail advertisement and public relation.
Or
What is broadcasting regulation? Explain.
18. Explain in detail contempt of Court Act with
example.
Or
Elaborate on copyright act with example.
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